#BeTheKindKid Featured in Remake Learning’s The 57: A Student Led Kindness Movement

BeTheKindKid has been featured in “The 57: Remaking Learning in Pittsburgh and Beyond” by Remake Learning, a collection that highlights 57 projects that have helped shape Pittsburgh’s learning landscape.

The 57 shares what people tried, what they learned, and ideas others can adapt. We are grateful to see this student-led kindness movement included among stories that reflect the heart of learning in Pittsburgh and beyond.

BeTheKindKid began with a simple and powerful idea from two first-grade students: to create an incubator for kindness. Through JAM, that idea grew into a larger student-led movement rooted in kindness, problem-solving, leadership, self-expression, and community connection.

The feature reflects what has made this work meaningful from the start. Students were not just invited to participate. They were trusted to imagine, lead, try, reflect, and keep going.

“Students learned that their ideas matter. That failure isn’t final. That when adults step back, children step forward.” — Maureen Frew

That message continues to guide the work. Kindness education can begin with small moments, but it grows when children see themselves as people who can make a difference. Through student-led learning, young people practice listening, creating, solving problems, and connecting with others in ways that reach beyond a single classroom or project.

Being included in Remake Learning, The 57, JAM, kindness education, student-led learning, Pittsburgh education is a meaningful recognition of the students, educators, families, and community members who have helped this work take shape.

FAQ

What is The 57?

The 57 is a Remake Learning collection that highlights 57 projects connected to learning in Pittsburgh and beyond.

How did BeTheKindKid begin?

It began when two first-grade students had an idea to create an incubator for kindness.

What themes are highlighted in the feature?

The feature points to kindness, problem-solving, leadership, self-expression, and community connection.

To learn more, visit The 57 by Remake Learning